NHL Rumors: Jagr, Kucherov, Penguins and Butcher
On Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: notes that Jaromir Jagr was told after the season by the Florida Panthers that after the expansion draft he would be getting a contract offer from them.…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Granlund, Niederreiter and Foligno
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild are set to have salary arbitration hearings next week for forwards Nino Niederreiter and Mikael Granlund. The Wild are hoping to be able to get a…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Semin, Islanders and Penguins
On Jaromir Jagr ... Zdenek Janda: Jaromir Jagr is skating with Kladno - his hometown team - but is still hoping to sign with a NHL team: "I don't think I am so bad that I couldn't play there." On Alexanders…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Hornqvist, Cole, Bozak, Dumoulin, Kessel, Maatta and Cullen
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) Patric Hornqvist will be a UFA after next season, and at 31 years old, he'll likely be looking for one more big contract and a raise from his…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks
On Drew Stafford ... Michael Russo of the Stars Tribune: The Wild still need to re-sign RFAs Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter and Marcus Foligno. The Wild have also spoken with UFAs Matt Cullen and Drew Stafford. Mikko Koivu will be…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets signed Steve Mason and Dmity Kulikov to contracts over $4 million a season, and a made a few other depth signings. They currently sit at around $64…
NHL Rumors: Bonino, Daley, Kunitz and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On Nick Bonino ... Darren Dreger: At least 10 teams have serious interest in free agent center Nick Bonino. Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets are believed to be among the teams interested in Bonino. Mark Madden: Have been told…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking for Depth at Center and Defense
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... David Pagnotta: The Penguins remain in the mix for winger Chris Kunitz. He is getting lots of interest. Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins biggest priority this offseason is the teams lack of…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings and Wild
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins forward Chris Kunitz was very definitive when he said he's not considering retirement at this point. Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins forward Matt Cullen said he has a pretty good idea if he's…
NHL Rumors: Cullen, Blue Jackets and Wild
On Matt Cullen ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: 40-year old Matt Cullen's playing days could be coming to an end very soon. The Penguins are one win away from another Stanley Cup and it might be the perfect…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Canucks and Penguins
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: "Not at all 100% on this, but: consensus I'm getting is Avs did not come at Dubas with offer to be immediate GM. A post lower than that. So, Leafs then said no…